and if I remember correctly, Michale & Louie Blind U-turned Joe & Heide... so Amanda & Kris's Blind U-Turn isn't the only one so far... (though I can see why you overlooked Season 16's as most of us want to forget that season! lol)

They started in Palm Springs? That's an unexpected twist. That probably explains why we had no starting line spoilers. While I haven't been there in about 20 years, Palm Springs is more spread out and even more laid back than Los Angeles. I wonder if they had to drive all the way to LAX or if they taken there by bus or van once flights had been assigned.

Watching them measure Liechtenstein on a moped should be interesting.

Palm Springs is about 100miles from Los Angeles its around a 2hr drive by car/bus/van/ect. United Express flies between Palm Springs and Los Angeles but I don't see them doing that. But were the teams at the gate area or check-in counter at LAX Airport? I am glad Liechtenstein will finally be visited and it all sounds too exciting.

The comments by Bertram can Munster can be applied equally well across the board to Top Chef 8 All-Stars, which is also a season with primarily the top non-winners and other favorites who are all very talented.

PHIL KEOGHAN, HOST OF CBS' "THE AMAZING RACE," IS COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU!

Phil Keoghan will embark on a 10-city tour starting Feb. 3 in Los Angeles and culminating on Feb. 18 in New York City to promote the launch of the new season of THE AMAZING RACE: UNFINISHED BUSINESS, which premieres Sunday, Feb. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. For the first time, the Emmy Award-winning series will be broadcast in HD.

THE AMAZING RACE: UNFINISHED BUSINESS will feature 11 former Teams who fell short of winning the $1 million prize during their first Race and are returning for another chance. Fan favorites such as the Globetrotters, the Cowboys and the Goths are coming back for another trek around the globe.

During his upcoming tour, Keoghan will also host screenings of hisfeature-length documentary, "The Ride," which follows his 3,500-mile bike ride that he took from Los Angeles to New York City. Joining him on this grueling, 40-day adventure were his wingman Ben,best friend Scott, his father and a former California Highway Patrolman. His mission was simple: to test his 41-year-old mind and body like never before.

Keoghan's coast-to-coast journey also generated more than $500,000 for the National MS Society through local outreach and the support of GNC.

"The Ride" can now be seen on the big screen: Regal Theatres is hosting screenings of the documentary in the following 10 cities, with all proceeds being donated to the National MS Society: